Freelancers Are Shaping the Four-Day Workweek
As the conversation around the four-day workweek heats up in traditional workplaces, freelancers are already leading the charge. The freedom to set their schedules has allowed many freelancers to work
The Right People Still Matter: Why AI is not Winning all the Battles
At Yellow Cat we have spent 17 years making sure the right people get connected to the right jobs in the creative industry that they love. From Producers to Animators
Stand out and attract the best talent
As a creative recruitment agency in London we come across various companies who try different approaches when it comes to attracting the best talent. We operate within the Production, Post-Production
Metaverse and recruitment – is this the future?
Bring on the metaverse. Will this change the way we work and recruit? Job searches for remote positions have reached 83% in 2022. And at the same time Zoom has
“Flexpert” to “gig economy”: a creative freelancer glossary
Wishing you had a cheat sheet for all these technical freelance terms? Our A-Z guide provides just that, with 33 essential definitions for anyone in the freelance business.
Different types of bias in recruitment
As humans and as recruiters, we are filled with countless decision-making moments. When we reply to an email, we decide what to say; when we get a job that needs
How we embedded inclusivity and diversity principles into our recruitment strategy
Our secon DEIB session This second session with Jennie Child was building upon what we learnt in the first session (fundamentals of DEIB and what Yellow Cat Recruitment wants their
How we kicked off our DEIB strategy with authenticity
Our team DEIB session So, here at Yellow Cat we’ve been educating ourselves on the importance of inclusive hiring. Yellow Cat is based in one of the most multicultural places
Five steps towards a more diverse recruitment strategy
Diversity is rightfully treated as a priority nowadays because for a long time sadly our creative industry was neither diverse nor inclusive. As a recruitment agency for the creative industry,
What can creative companies do to support anti-racism?
Here at Yellow Cat we support the Black Lives Matter movement. Like many others we feel it’s an important and pivotal moment to voice our solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
VFX modelling artist breakdown
3D modelling artists create the models for all 3D assets within a project – characters, weapons, vehicles, furniture, trees, rocks and so on. They often start with a brief or
Insurance for freelancers – should you be protected?
Featuring Q&A with Tommy Hodgson of Eggar Forrester Creative Insurance. As a freelancer you might wonder if you need insurance, or whether that could just be overkill for say an
Are you paying the market rate for your freelancers?
With so many companies now relying on freelancers to fulfil a large proportion of their workforce, having highly skilled freelancers who prioritise working for your company above others is invaluable.
Tips for your online portfolio
Whether you are working on your first resume or maybe trying to transform your old one, here are few tips on how you can create a knockout online portfolio.
VFX pipeline breakdown
With VFX having so many departments that depend on each other, understanding the relationships between them can be difficult. In this week’s article, we are uncovering the stages of production
Audio in post production
Audio Post Production is essentially all the stages of audio production, beginning with producing the sound to synchronizing it with moving picture – so anything from film and TV to
3D software – Maya, 3DS Max, Mudbox, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Zbrush, Modo, Blender
One of the most important decisions you will have to make in your 3D career is deciding which software to use. It’s something that can dictate the entire direction of
Five steps to successful recruitment
Knowing how to recruit the best talent is key to a company’s future success. When recruitment is done well you attract the best candidates so you can hire the right
Are you ready to go freelance?
Have you been considering going freelance, but are unsure if you are ready?
As a freelance recruitment agency, we have worked with many new freelancers over the years and
Transcreation, versioning, adaptation & localisation – the explanation
Have you ever wondered what the actual difference between each of them is and if it is possible to use them interchangeably?
How to register as a freelancer with HMRC
As a freelance recruitment agency, we often get asked how to register as a freelancer with HMRC so we are going to talk you through how to do this in
4 tips to find freelance work
Transitioning to freelance life is not always a smooth ride and can be very stressful; especially when trying to secure those firsts few projects. Here are 4 magical tips that
How to create the perfect freelance showreel
Knowing how to make a strong showreel is essential for any freelance creator of visual content. Our expert tips show you how to make sure it stands out from the
10 steps to hire the right freelancer
An unsuitable hire is one of the most expensive mistakes your company can make. If you’re looking to hire a freelancer, Yellow Cat’s 10 simple steps will make sure you
Are you missing growth by not utilising freelancers?
Looking to grow your business and recruit exciting new talent? If you want to stay ahead of the curve, we’ve got five great reasons why freelancers are your golden ticket.